The nameBénédicte
Bénédicte is a French girl's name of Latin origin meaning "blessed". It is the feminine of Benoît, the French form of Benedict.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Bénédicte comes from the Latin benedicta, "blessed".
Origin
Latin. It is the French equivalent of Benedicta.
History
The name had its greatest success in France in the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in the early 1970s.
Popularity of the name Bénédicte
Bénédicte in France
Bénédicte was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 10,760 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Bénédicte. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Bénédicte in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 12 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Bénédicte in Norway
Bénédicte was most popular in Norway in the 1990s, with 1,022 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Bénédicte. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Bénédicte in Norway were born before 1992.
Variants and related names
Bénédicte in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bénédicte mean?
Bénédicte comes from the Latin benedicta, "blessed".
What is the origin of the name Bénédicte?
Latin. It is the French equivalent of Benedicta.
Is Bénédicte a girl's or a boy's name?
Bénédicte is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Bénédicte?
Variants and related names of Bénédicte include Benoît.